Patricia "Minnie" Ann Ortega

On Sunday January 22,2023, Patricia "Minnie"Ortega, Loving Mother, life- long companion, Sister, aunt, God mother and friend entered into creators perpetual love and light at the age of 64 at her home in Denver, Colorado. Minnie was born in Las Vegas New Mexico on September 9, 1958 to Alilia Lilian Montano and Onofre "Frank" Ortega who greeted her as she entered eternal life in heaven. Her life and memory will be honored and cherished by her daughters Ana Alicia and Franchesca Ortega, her life long companion and partner Samuel Rodriguez, Her sisters Jessica Salazar and Rachel Montano. Also survived and adored by her sisters in law, Irma Gaeta, Martha Dollar, Maria Rodriguez,Patricia Rodriguez and her brother in law Ventura Rodiguez and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family throughout Denver, New Mexico and Nevada. She is preceded in death by her beloved brother Julian Richard Quintana and brothers in law Juan and Baltazar Rodriguez as well as her loving mother and father in law Juana and Antonio Rodriguez. Minnie was tiny but mighty. She may have been little but there was nothing little about her, she was a warrior with a big heart, feisty and not afraid of anything or anyone. She would tell it like it is. She was our advisor and her door was always open to whoever needed anything, a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen she welcomed everyone as they are, without judgment. She brightened our lives everyday with her silliness, her smile and her sage advice. She was a proud and inspirational Montessori teacher, who cared for and taught countless children of Denver for nearly 30 years. She was an incredible advocate of families and children as well as early childhood education, She inspired and encouraged friends, colleagues and families she shared her days and worked with. She leaves all who knew and loved her an incredible legacy of faith, love and wisdom, a love for education, art and nature. She leaves us with values of Love, generosity, respect, integrity and the importance of family connection. Please join us in celebrating Minnie's life and legacy Please call with any questions 720.218.1365 Previous Events Rosary & Viewing FEB 2. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (MT) Romero Chapel Denver 4750 Tejon St. Denver, CO 80211 Loading map Final Viewing FEB 3. 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Mst) Annunciation Catholic Church 3601 Humboldt St Denver, CO 80205 Loading map Funeral Mass FEB 3. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (MT) Annunciation Catholic Church 3601 Humboldt St Denver, CO 80205 Loading map Celebration of Life Reception FEB 3. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (mst) American Motel Banquet 10101 W.Interstate 70 Frontage Rd N. Wheat Ridge , CO 80033 Loading map